When a contract anticipates some catastrophic event, such as a riot, invasion, earthquake, or flood that will interfere with the performance of the contract, this is referred to as a

A) force majeure clause.
B) condition precedent.
C) "subject to" clause.
D) condition subsequent.
E) frustration clause.

Force Majeure Clause

A contract term anticipating some catastrophic event usually exempting liability when such an event interferes with performance of the contract.

Catastrophic Event

An unexpected, large-scale disaster that causes significant -physical, economical or environmental damage or loss of life.